μαγκιά

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Greek

Etymology

μάγκας (mágkas) +‎ -ιά (-iá).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maŋˈɟa/
  • Hyphenation: μα‧γκιά

Noun

μαγκιά (magkiáf (plural μαγκιές)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) tough guy behaviour/attitude, macho man behaviour/attitude
    Σταματά τις μαγκιές και κάτσε κάτω.
    Stamatá tis magkiés kai kátse káto.
    Stop with the tough guy attitude and sit down.
  2. (colloquial, often sarcastic) great achievement, cool act/thing
    Κατάφερες να τον νικήσεις; Μωρέ, μαγκιά σου!
    Katáferes na ton nikíseis? Moré, magkiá sou!
    You managed to defeat him? Well done you!
    Πολλοί Έλληνες νομίζουν ότι είναι μαγκιά να καπνίζεις.
    Polloí Éllines nomízoun óti eínai magkiá na kapnízeis.
    Many Greeks think it's cool to smoke.

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